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Notice of Nomination, 2025 Electoral Area B Local Government By-Election
This is a public notice required by the Local Government Act
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the Peace River Regional District that nominations for one (1) Director representing Electoral Area B for the remainder of the term ending October 17, 2026 will be received by the Chief Election Officer, or designate, between 9am on January 7, 2025 and 4pm on January 17, 2025.
Nomination documents can be submitted in the following ways:
New Development Application Procedures and Fees Effective January 1, 2025
The Regional Board has adopted a new Development Application Procedures, Fees and Delegation Bylaw to be implemented on January 1, 2025. The new bylaw will clarify development application processes, streamline timelines and update fee schedules to align with best practices.
The full Development Application Procedures, Fees and Delegation Bylaw 2558, 2024 is available on the PRRD’s website, at prrd.bc.ca under Quick Links and Bylaws.
The Peace River Regional District’s Development Services Department offers comprehensive assistance to residents, covering a wide range of property-related matters. Recent updates to the Development Application Procedures and Fees are designed to maintain and improve the high standard of service we provide to our communities. These changes will enable the PRRD to streamline processes, improve response times and offer more tailored support.
Hudson’s Hope Transfer Station Upgrade Complete
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) announces the successful completion of the Hudson’s Hope Transfer Station Tier 1 Upgrade Project at 20318 Canyon Road. This significant improvement brings enhanced waste management services to nearby communities.
As part of this upgrade, the recycling station formerly located at Legacy Market has found a new home. All residents can now access the following waste disposal and recycling options at the newly upgraded Hudson’s Hope Transfer Station:
2025 Board and Committee Meeting Schedule
The Regional Board has approved the 2025 Peace River Regional District Board and Committee Meeting schedule. The PRRD generally holds one to two Board meetings each month, typically held on Thursdays beginning at 10am, unless otherwise noted, with agendas posted on the website the Friday before the meeting date.
2025 Board Meeting Schedule_List
Board meetings are streamed live on the PRRD’s Facebook page.
The Committee Meeting schedule can be viewed on the Events Calendar.
Upcoming agendas can be viewed on the Agendas & Minutes page.
Service Disruption, Mail Service
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is notifying residents about mail service delays due to the Canada Post strike. This may affect the delivery of important documents like utility bills and invoices.
Alternative Options for Paying Bills
- In-Person: Visit our offices during regular hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm) at:
- 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek
- 9505 100 Street, Fort St. John
- Online: Use online banking through your financial institution
PRRD Receives Provincial Funding – Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Disaster Risk Reduction
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is pleased to share that they are the recipient of an $80,000 grant from the provincial Community Emergency Preparedness Fund under the Disaster Risk Reduction – Climate Adaptation Stream. Back in February, 2023, the Regional Board endorsed the recommendation from the Emergency Executive Committee to apply for the funding, to allow the PRRD to contract an environmental engineering company to research, prepare and facilitate a geohazards workshop for staff and the Regional Board. The funding will be used to inform the Regional Board and their staff the importance of geohazard risk identification and risk reduction, to better position them to make informed decision on land use and emergency management planning in the region.
Local Government Climate Action Plan (LGCAP)
The LGCAP is a program to support local governments and Modern Treaty Nations by contributing predictable and stable funding. This funding supports local climate action to reduce emissions and prepare communities for impacts of a changing climate. Please find our survey information and attestation form submitted for the 2022 year.
Online reservation system open for Blackfoot Regional Park
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has partnered with Let’s Camp to offer online reservations for Blackfoot Regional Park. Let’s Camp is a user-friendly platform that allows visitors to view available sites, book and securely pay for the perfect camping spot up to 30 days in advance.
Blackfoot Regional Park is located approximately 75 kilometers east of Fort St. John and 51 kilometers north of Dawson Creek at 2098 Rolla Road. The parks boasts scenic views of the mighty Peace River, contains unique forest landscapes and diverse wildlife ecology. Local residents established the park with a crew of summer students in 1972 through a grant from the Province of British Columbia. The Regional District assumed maintenance ownership of the property by 1988.
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Feedback needed from Area B residents on potable water in Rose Prairie
The Peace River Regional District held a community meeting with Area B residents on March 30, 2023 to update the community about the Rose Prairie water station, and to discuss possible solutions for potable water sources in the area. The Rose Prairie water station has been closed since March 11, 2021, after explosive levels of gas were detected in the air within the treatment storage tank and the well casing. The planned February 22, 2021 opening was cancelled and further testing during the following week revealed continued levels of gas within the casing.
Declaration of Official Election Results, Area C By-Election
The Chief Election Officer does hereby declare elected, Brad Sperling, who received the highest number of valid votes for the office of Director — Area C.
